NEWS AND EVENTS

GJX Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Booth 826 . - February 1-6 2006
There is no gemstone event like the Tucson Gem Show. If you love gems you just have to make it to Tucson. During the first 2 weeks of February thousands and thousands of gem, mineral and fossil dealers from all over the world all congregate in Tucson.
You can find me at booth # 826 of the Gem and Jewlery Exchange Show across from the convention center. I will be showing my latest colored diamond creations. www.tucsonshowguide.com/tsg/show_info.cfm for more info about the show

Baltimore Jewelry Craft Show Booth 722 - February 21-26
No other show in America brings more Craftsmen together under one roof. Over 850 exhibitors showning their newest designs. Many make this their only show of the year. Feb 21-23 are devoted wholesale (you must be a store to get in) Feb 24-26 are open to the general public.
www.craftcouncil.org

Hamilton Hill Trunk Show - February 28, 2006
Hamilton Hill, the finest contemporary jewelry store in the Southeast United States has invited Etienne Perret to provide a showing of his latest colored diamond bridal collection in their Durham, North Carolina gallery. For more information contact Sarah Hill at:Peabody Place
113 South Gregson Street
Durham NC 27701
Phone: 919-683-1474
Email: info@hamiltonhilljewelry.com

I. Gorman Bridal Show - March 3-4, 2006
Nowhere will you find a better selection of clean sophisticated wedding and engagement ring than at I.Gorman during their annual bridal show. 10 internationally renowned jewelry designers show their collections of bridal rings. Contact Adam for info at:
1120 20th Street NW
(20th Street, between L & M)
Washington, D.C. 20036

t: 202.775.8544
f: 202.775.8321
e: info@igorman.com


American Gem Society Conclave Orlando 2006 - April 26-29
This conference is only open to American Gem Society members. Every year we get together in a different city to learn about formal gemology and changes that have occurred in the jewelry world. This year I will be featuring the new colored diamond collection in the very vogue American Gem Society fashion show. I do want to encourage AGS members to come and enjoy the camaraderie.

JCK Jewelry Show Las Vegas Booth 24135 - June 3-7
This is by far the biggest of the jewelry shows that are to the jewelry trade. It is open to owners of jewelry stores from around the world. Every year 5,000 of the top jewelry designers and manufacturers exhibit their newest creations. It is a great way for me to meet with the fine retailers that sell my jewelry. I suggest if you are coming to call me to set up a buying appointment.

RELATED LINKS

www.starlightbands.com
Here you will find the most amazing build your own starlight band custom jewelry wizard. You can choose the ring size, ring width, metal, color of diamonds, number of diamonds, size of diamonds and finish. A quick order shopping cart lets you purchase the ring for delivery in less than a week.

www.etienneperret.com
This is my main site, however it has been quite a while since I have worked on it. I plan to get back to building this site into a first class location for information about colored diamonds and jewelry design

camdenme.org
The Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce has a great web site that shows all about the area. If you plan to come for a visit, you should check this out to locate things to do, places to eat and where to spend the night.

knox.villagesoup.com
Camden, Maine has a great internet newspaper. If you are interested in what is happening in this delightful village on the coast of Maine do check out this site.

www.ags.org
Members of the American Gem Society define ethics as "doing what is right." The ethical jeweler will represent jewelry and values accurately and objectively. This includes the quality of metal, the accurate identification of colored gemstones, the natural or synthetic origin of a gem, the accurate quality of a diamond, the exact weight of all gemstones, whether or not a gem has been treated, the proper care and cleaning of treated and non-treated gems, and whether service or repair is genuinely needed. When shopping with an AGS member, you can be assured that you are doing business with jewelry professionals: a staff and store committed to on-going gemological training, customer service of the highest caliber, and above all, integrity.


MaineCrafts.org
The Maine Crafts Association is a 501c3 organization dedicated to bringing understanding and appreciation to the art of fine crafts in Maine. Since 1983, The Maine Crafts Association has accomplished its mission through high quality programming that educates the craft artist, collector and general public.

CraftCouncil.org
The American Craft Council is a national, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft. Founded by Aileen Osborn Webb in 1943, the Council has a distinguished history of innovative programming that has provided a vital base for the emergence of the contemporary craft movement in the United States in the decades since the Second World War. The Council is today the leading voice for the crafts in America, celebrating the remarkable achievement of the many gifted artists working in the media of clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and other materials. Programs through which the Council supports the field include the bimonthly magazine American Craft, annual retail and wholesale shows, and a special library on contemporary craft, education grants, workshops, seminars and other services to the public. As a membership organization, the Council welcomes those with an interest in or curiosity about the crafts. Many institutions and individuals belong to the Council-not only artists, but teachers, scholars, collectors, gallery owners and professionals in several fields, in the U.S. and abroad.


jewelers.org
Jewelers of America (JA) is the national association for the retail jeweler. JA is both a center of knowledge for the jeweler and an advocate for professionalism and high social, ethical, and environmental standards in the jewelry trade. The JA mission is to assist all members in improving their business skills and profitability. JA will provide access to meaningful educational programs and services, leadership in public and industry affairs, and encourage members with common interests to act in their and the industry's best interests.


CamdenRotary.org

2005 is a very special year in Rotary's history as well as our club. Respectively, Rotary International celebrates its 100th anniversary and Camden Rotary celebrates its 80th birthday. Throughout these many years Rotary has done much to make our world a safer and healthier place. In the last 10 years alone Rotarians around the world have completed over 1.8 million projects in communities all around the globe. The dedication of these Rotarians, all of who in their own modest way, fulfill Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self". Camden Rotary has been a willing and generous partner in these international endeavors for we have helped build Homes for the Homeless and disadvantaged, provided wells for clean water, assisted victims of land mines to walk again with custom made prosthetics. We have also contributed generously to Polio Plus, Rotary International's 20 year commitment to the eradification of polio and in this year, the 100th anniversary of polio there are fewer than 500 cases of polio left in the world and this is the year that polio will be eradicated thanks to the efforts of 1.2 million Rotarians in 168 countries. Closer to Home, Camden Rotary provides financial assistance to 21 deserving high school students. Additionally, we also make grants to many worthwhile community groups such as the Camden Food Bank, Hospice centers, Meals on Wheels, Hope Little League, Animal Rescue League, Communities That Care, Salvation Army and many others. In total we raise $50,000 each year for these projects. We also are in our 15th year of the Camden-to-Camden project. This project brings a number of school children from Camden New Jersey to spend about 10 days with host families in Camden Maine. For many of these children it will be the first time they will go to sleep without hearing gunshots or ambulance and police sirens. It will be the first times they will have swum in the ocean let alone see it and for many it will be a life altering event. We are also proud of our student exchange program where each year we support 3 incoming foreign high school students as well as 1 outgoing student. These students will spend the full school year totally immersed in the host country's school, community and culture. Personally my joining Rotary has had a major impact on how I live my life. As often as I can I submit major decisions to Rotary's 4-way test and once I do that, more often than naught, I find the answers surprisingly easy. I have also found that when the news of the world seems overwhelming or foreboding I take solace in the fact that Rotary works hard to make the world a better place.



artisanstour.com
Country Roads Artists & Artisans Tour 2006
September 15-17
.....showcases the highly refined skills of local craftspeople.
It includes a wide variety of work, all carefully and thoughtfully handmade at our shops here in Midcoast Maine.
Exceptional pottery, metal work, paintings, woodwork, blown glass, weaving, linens, jewelry, musical instruments, boats, and wine all await your discovery.
Some of our work uses centuries-old techniques while other crafts take advantage of more modern processes. Some is functional, some decorative, but all is beautiful and well made.
Come, learn, shop, and enjoy the weekend.
We will be displaying our work, demonstrating our techniques, answering your questions, and serving light refreshments.
Follow the map and look for the brightly colored banners indicating studio locations.
For more information, call 207-236-9696.

Please note that all studios are open from 10a.m. until 5p.m. during the tour, but that individual studio hours at other times of the year may vary.





www.RISD.edu
RISD (RIZ-dee), founded in 1877 in Providence, RI, is a vibrant community of artists and designers that includes 2,200 students from around the world, approximately 350 faculty and curators, and 400 staff members. Each year more than 200 prominent artists, critics, authors and philosophers visit our historic College Hill campus.